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Infidel [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Unbelieving; disbelieving the inspiration of the Scriptures, or the divine institution of christianity.

2. The infidel writer is a great enemy to society.

Infidel [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who disbelieves the inspiration of the Scriptures, and the divine origin of christianity.

Infidel [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Not holding the faith; -- applied esp. to one who does not believe in the inspiration of the Scriptures, and the supernatural origin of Christianity.

Infidel [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who does not believe in the prevailing religious faith; especially, one who does not believe in the divine origin and authority of Christianity; a Mohammedan; a heathen; a freethinker.

Infidelities [Plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Infidelity

Infidelity [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. In general, want of faith or belief; a withholding of credit.

2. Disbelief of the inspiration of the Scriptures, or the divine original of christianity; unbelief.

3. There is no doubt that vanity is one principal cause of infidelity

4. Unfaithfulness, particularly in married persons; a violation of the marriage covenant by adultery or lewdness.

5. Breach of trust; treachery; deceit; as the infidelity of a friend or a servant. In this sense, unfaithfulness is most used.

Infidelity [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Want of faith or belief in some religious system; especially, a want of faith in, or disbelief of, the inspiration of the Scriptures, of the divine origin of Christianity.

2. Unfaithfulness to the marriage vow or contract; violation of the marriage covenant by adultery.

3. Breach of trust; unfaithfulness to a charge, or to moral obligation; treachery; deceit; as, the infidelity of a servant.